It has been suggested in some corners of the league that Lakers star big man Anthony Davis probably prefers for James Borrego to get the job over Redick. Not only has Borrego been a head coach twice already in Orlando and Charlotte compared to Redick's lack of head coaching experience, but he and Davis overlapped briefly during Borrego's first stint with the Pelicans after Davis was drafted No. 1 overall in June 2012.
As first reported here May 27, it's now an open secret in league coaching circles that the Lakers would still want Borrego on the coaching staff if Redick indeed proves to be their choice to take over as head coach. Yet I've heard skepticism about the Pelicans' readiness to let Borrego, currently associate head coach in New Orleans under Willie Green, make that sort of lateral move while still under contract. Can the Lakers get Borrego if they don't make him the head coach?
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An interesting discussion point if nothing else about the Lakers' widely perceived top candidate: As a season-ending awards voter thanks to his broadcasting jobs, Redick elected not to vote for Davis for either first or second team All-Defense this season. Davis made All-Defense first team anyway after proclaiming himself to be "the best defensive player in the league" in the wake of his snub from the three-player shortlist of finalists for Defensive Player of the Year.
https://marcstein.substack.com/p/free-agency-latest-and-coaching-carousel
by Alternatively_Built_
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The whole situation just makes me laugh.
“Corners around the league” 😂
Oh he just making shit up now. Lol
Can’t believe y’all fall for this shit. Imo if you can’t source directly who provided the quote as a journalist you shouldn’t be able to print shit. This is so stupid
some corners of the league = YouTube, FB, instagram, and twitter bot comments.
Lmao “corners around the league” not even “league sources”. Stein is unserious.
RIP JJ, Podcast it is
paid subs..
WTF does that mean? Corners around the league? Who the fuck are these shadow lurkers that know what AD wants lmao
Nobody cares what AD thinks though. He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. Besides, Jeanie Buss could take or leave AD, but she’s in love with LeBron because he epitomizes prestige, success, and star power.
Remember, AD is only here because LeBron wanted him here, and the FO wanted to make LeBron happy. They’re still committed to LeBron’s happiness, according to Jeanie Buss.
Must’ve seen JJ’s all-defense ballot lmao
That corner’s name: James Borrego.
Pretty obvious.
If I’m Davis I’d hate a coach that is not a coach and snubbed him.
That would be another huge mistake
“corners around the league”
“probably prefers”
lol. Bullshit drama.
Everyone in the comments needs to open up a dictionary and look up the words “prefers” and “suggested”
Well we never cared what AD thinks since 2021 so Redick it is
I’d rather take my chances on JJ than get a proven mid coach like Borrego.
I like JJ but I don’t think he should be the coach. Focusing on Podcast and his other endeavours is probably a blessing in disguise when it’s all set and done. If Bron is trying to push his agenda or something I think that’s also a bad move from LeGM.